Westhoven History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Westhoven

What does the name Westhoven mean?

The name Westhoven is a topographic name for a "farmer to the west of a settlement," from Middle Low German "west" - 'west, westerly' + hof 'farmstead', suffix -er denoting an inhabitant.

Early Origins of the Westhoven family

The surname Westhoven was first found in Saxony, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. Some of the family claim Westhofen, an Ortsgemeinde or municipality belonging to a Verbandsgemeinde, in the Alzey-Worms district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

Early History of the Westhoven family

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Westhoven Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Westover, Westhoven, Westhaven, Westhaffer, Westhaff, Westhoff, Westenoff, Westhaffner, Westoffer, Westopher and many more.

Early Notables of the Westhoven family

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Westhoven migration to the United States +

Westhoven Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Louis Westhoven, aged 25, settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Maria Moiara" in 1843 1

Westhoven Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Emma Westhoven, aged 42, settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "President Lincoln" in 1909 1
Gustav Westhoven, aged 45, settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "President Lincoln" in 1909 1
Jules Westhoven, settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Lapland" in 1920 1
Emma Westhoven, aged 18, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "George Washington" in 1922 1
Franz Josef Westhoven, aged 40, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Samaria" in 1940 1
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Sources +

Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result